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Organisations join together to manage disaster relief in VN (05-04-2005) Relief organisations discussed ways to enhance disaster reduction in Viet Nam last Friday. Viet Nam News spoke with Marc Gordon, director of the European Commission’s Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Programme in SE Asia. (Dipecho), the organiser, on the project. Why is Dipecho hosting this meeting? The meeting is not to discuss disaster relief for Viet Nam but rather to focus on disaster reduction. We are trying to help before the disaster, not to improve how the Vietnamese state and external systems agencies respond. We assist people in preparing themselves for typhoons, floods, landslides, etc. Today’s meeting is a chance for Dipecho Southeast Asia to present its action plan which applies to the entire region. Viet Nam is one of five countries included at this meeting to share information and experiences with Governments and agencies involved in disaster reduction management. Dipecho is a … [Read more...] about Organisations join together to manage disaster relief in VN

A new variety of banh xeo to sample in Ben Tre By Lam Van Son in Ben Tre Banh xeo (pan cake) is a traditional dish which people normally use shrimp, pork with mushroom and bean sprouts to create a mouth-watering delight. But banh xeo made of oc gao ( snail) and pachyrrhizus is a new Ben Tre classic and one you must sample if you come to this beautiful province. From Dinh Khao ferry station in the Mekong Delta province, you travel around 12 kilometers to Cho Lach District, then make a right turn and after five kilometers there is an oc gao reserve area. The reserve covers 150 hectares of Co Chien River. Coming to the area, tourists can witness the lively scene of people searching for snails and then try this most wonderful meal. To make the oc gao dish, you use flour like a normal pancake, but mix it with coconut water, then put in the snails together with bean sprouts and sliced pachyrrhizus and you can taste the results. Pleasure and pain of douc research in Son Tra By Michael … [Read more...] about A new variety of banh xeo to sample in Ben Tre

52 students hospitalized due to food poisoning
Around 52 students at a primary and secondary boarding school in northern Lao Cai Province were hospitalized on Wednesday, September 20, due to food poisoning, police said.
A group of students at the Hau Thao school started vomiting and some had even fainted after eating a meal.
The students were admitted to the Sa Pa District General Hospital with symptoms similar to that of food poisoning, medical doctors said.
The students were not in any serious condition. Local police and health authorities have launched an investigation.
Hanoi hosts SE Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting
The 14th annual Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting kicked off in Hanoi on September 21.
During the two-day event, delegates will assess the implementation of conclusions made in the previous meeting which took place in last September in … [Read more...] about Social News 21/9

VietNamNet Bridge – The Reunification Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and the Nha Rong Wharf are renowned for both their unique architecture and historic significance. Below are the most famous architectures in the city.
1. Reunification Palace
Photo: ditich.dinhdoclap
In 1868, French Governor in South Vietnam, La Grandière, placed the first stone on the 12-hectare area to mark the ground-breaking of the construction of the Indochina Governor Palace, also called Norodom Palace.
After the Geneva Treaty was signed, the area was handed over to PM Ngo Dinh Diem, who changed its named to Doc Lap (Independence) Palace.
In October 1955, Diem, through a referendum, deposed Head of State Bao Dai and proclaimed himself President of the Republic of Vietnam.
On February 27, 1962, a coup d’etat broke out against Diem’s regime. Leaders of the coup deployed two AD6 planes operated by two pilots Nguyen Van Cu and Pham Phu Quoc to bomb the palace, destroying its left … [Read more...] about 10 famous architectures of Saigon

A: Since we launched the new feature "Colorful Vietnam, Vietnam's 54 ethic groups", we received a lot of positive feedback from listeners. Jorg-Clemens Hoffmann of Germany wrote in his reception report for the program on June 18th: "I especially enjoyed the report about the ethnic groups in your country. Listening to the news and comments was of great interest as well. So it is good that the Voice of Vietnam is still broadcasting on shortwave to spread the word about your country."
B: From the UK, Vikram Keshvala regularly monitors the frequency of 9730 khz from 20:30 - 21:00 UTC. He wrote: "It's a pleasure listening to VOV. Thank you for broadcasting on shortwave while other broadcasters are leaving it. I liked the Colorful Vietnam segment on May 27 which gave an insight into Vietnam that no other media here can provide." A: Our regular listener Fumito Hokamura of Japan sends us 4 to 5 letters every week. He said the Colorful Vietnam - Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups segment is another … [Read more...] about Wednesday June 26, 2013